Standard rug sizes and placement
Rectangular and round rug sizes by use case, plus placement rules: living-room front legs on; dining-room 24+ inches past chairs.
In this guide
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Standard rectangular rug sizes (feet)
4 × 6 — accent in small spaces. 5 × 8 — small living room or under desk. 6 × 9 — average living room. 8 × 10 — average living room, front legs of furniture on. 9 × 12 — generous living room, all furniture on. 10 × 14 — large living rooms, dining rooms. 12 × 15+ — great rooms, very generous master bedrooms.
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Standard round rug sizes (diameter, feet)
4 — accent under round dining table for 2. 6 — under round dining table for 4. 8 — under round dining table for 6, or small round seating area. 10 — under large round dining table or round seating arrangement.
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Placement rules
Living room: rug extends past front legs of all main seating. 8×10 minimum for most. Dining room: rug extends 24 inches past chair back when chair is pulled out. 8×10 fits 4-seat table; 10×14 fits 8-seat. Bedroom: either fully under bed (extends 24-36 inches each side) or under bottom ⅔ of bed only.
Frequently asked questions
What size rug for a living room?
8 × 10 feet for an average living room. 9 × 12 for a generous room with full furniture on rug.
What size rug under a dining table?
Extends 24 inches past the chair back when pulled out. An 8×10 fits 4-seat rectangular table; 10×14 fits 8-seat.
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